WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in North Downs West, Folkestone and Hythe

Comprehensive safety analysis for North Downs West, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.

Total Crimes

7
trending_down -41.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

20.05per 1k
trending_down -6.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

6,274

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Fox Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Palm Tree Way Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Wentworth Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Whitehall Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Woodlees Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near The Cygnets Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Folkestone and Hythe

National Safety

Top 3%Safest

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

North Downs West

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Local Priorities

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Theft.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN26

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUN26

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUL24

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

AUG28

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

SEP25

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

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